1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zodiac | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 409 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 89 L |